City

Stamford, CT

17 ZIP codes  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥135,720Population
💰$109,985Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$568,626Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓60.4%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.5%Hispanic: 28.1%Black: 19.3%Asian: 7%Other: 2.6%Race
White42.5%
Hispanic28.1%
Black19.3%
Asian7.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads60.4% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,631 (3%)
HS Graduate17,492 (19.6%)
Some College6,182 (6.9%)
Associates8,712 (9.8%)
Bachelors5,431 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree48,632 (54.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 19.6%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 54.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad19.6%
Some College6.9%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate54.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49%Renter: 51%Tenure
Owner49.0%
Renter51.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
64%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,985 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$568,625 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,269/mo
Total Housing Units57,877
Vacant Units3,756

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Stamford, CT

Stamford is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 17 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 135,720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.73 years.

Economically, Stamford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,984 is above the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Stamford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $568,625, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,269 per month.

The population of Stamford is highly educated. 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.5%.

Stamford, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut. Spread across 17 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Stamford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06901 10,506 $87,524 $446,200 $2,266 4.1% 72.2% 12.4%
06902 72,915 $92,527 $515,000 $2,139 5.8% 53.9% 40.9%
06903 13,630 $203,438 $893,900 $2,899 4.8% 75.6% 92.5%
06905 20,126 $132,730 $608,700 $2,330 2.8% 68.0% 60.8%
06906 9,472 $91,710 $576,200 $2,207 3.8% 61.4% 50.2%
06907 9,071 $104,526 $555,900 $2,302 4.9% 57.8% 63.5%